PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are ready for the possible impact of Tropical Storm #UwanPH, which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) over the weekend. According to PAGASA, the weather system may intensify as it moves closer to Luzon.

As “Tino” brings heavy rains and strong winds across parts of the country, PLDT and Smart assure customers that their teams are ready to keep communities connected.

In Kapangan, Benguet, the PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit has become a vital asset for the local disaster risk reduction and management team.

In a continued effort to build resilient communities across the Philippines, PLDT and Smart have equipped the local disaster risk reduction and management office of Catarman, Northern Samar, with the Ligtas Kit.

PLDT and Smart on high alert for Severe Tropical Storm ‘Paolo’

[Oct. 3, 2025] PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are closely tracking Severe Tropical Storm “Paolo” (International name: Matmo) as it approaches Northern and Central Luzon, particularly Northern Aurora and Southern Isabela.

Our network operations teams continue to monitor and maintain critical facilities to ensure connectivity remains resilient. Resources and personnel are in place to support uninterrupted services and community needs throughout the storm.

Advisory 2: PLDT and Smart step up efforts amid ‘Opong’

(Sept. 26, 2025, 12 noon) PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to be on heightened alert and are closely monitoring Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” (international name: Bualoi) as it moves across the Philippine landmass, bringing heavy rains and strong winds over affected regions.

To help strengthen resilience in Datu Odin Sinsuat, PLDT and Smart have equipped the municipal disaster risk reduction and management office with vital emergency communication tools and training.

In support of the Philippine government’s efforts to bolster the country’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities, PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, and Huawei Technologies Philippines recently turned over an initial batch of PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kits to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

In a disaster-prone nation like the Philippines, local government units are stepping up their emergency response capabilities through innovative communication tools. At the heart of this shift is the PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit.

PLDT and Smart have rolled out a series of Business Continuity Awareness Programs in critical facilities, ensuring both business and the workforce stay safe, and operations keep running smoothly during unexpected situations.